Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Husson University

Husson University's teacher education program occupies middle ground that's worth unpacking. While $27,000 in debt sits well below the national average, the $40,485 starting salary falls just short of the national median for teacher prep programs. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 is manageable for a teaching career—you're looking at roughly two-thirds of a year's salary in debt, which is reasonable given education's stable employment prospects and loan forgiveness options.

The Maine context matters here. Husson ranks in the 60th percentile among the state's 11 teacher education programs, outearning the state median of $39,740. Only University of New England and Saint Joseph's College show notably higher outcomes, while Husson essentially matches or beats most public university options including UMaine and UMaine Farmington. For families prioritizing in-state tuition and considering Maine teaching jobs, this positioning is solid.

The practical reality: teaching salaries start modest everywhere, but Husson graduates enter the profession with manageable debt and earn slightly more than most Maine-trained teachers. Given Maine's teacher shortage and the profession's benefits beyond starting salary—including pension plans, summers off, and loan forgiveness programs—this represents a workable path into education. The 86% admission rate means access isn't a barrier for most applicants.